Cleveland Cavaliers sharpshooter Kyle Korver takes time out from the 2017 Eastern Conference Finals series versus the Celtics to speak with BJ & Bucher about being traded mid-season from Atlanta to Cleveland, what it’s like playing alongside LeBron James, and a whole lot more. ALSO – our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot buttons:

Q1 – Around The League (News)

2017 NBA Draft Combine:After attending the NBA Draft Combine, BJ and Bucher discuss their individual experiences while in attendance, and Ric tries to find out what BJ was doing as an NBPA agent while at the combine.

Does Kyle Lowery Want To Win?Now that the Raptors PG has announced that he will exercise his option to become a free agent, will Lowry choose to play for a winning team or seek out a max deal? The fellas discuss what they think about it all.

Q2 – NBA Madness

Is LaVar Ball’s Marketing Scheme Hurting Lonzo’s Future? We have tried to avoid talking too much about the madness that is LaVar Ball; but this one has almost forced us to ask the question of whether or not LaVar’s marketing schemes are potentially damaging his son’s (Lonzo Ball) NBA draft stock, earnings, and cool points with NBA veterans before he even plays his first NBA game.

HALFTIME MUSIC BREAK: The Notorious BIG ~ Hypnotize

Q3 – NBA Trivia Challenge: Playoffs Record Holders

BJ tries to end Ric Bucher’s reign as the king of NBA knowledge in this head-to-head battle over NBA Playoffs record holders.

Q4 – INTERVIEW GUEST: Cleveland Cavaliers Sharpshooter, KYLE KORVER

NBA sharpshooter Kyle Korver talks to Ric Bucher about leaving the Atlanta Hawks mid-season to join LeBron James in Cleveland, what his NBA career has been like playing with some of the league’s best and brightest stars, his wife’s music career, and more.

Fresh off his 2017 NBA Playoff series versus Golden State, the “Rip City Assassin”, Damian Lillard (aka Dame Dolla) sits down with BJ & Bucher to discuss the NBA, music, and more. ALSO – our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot buttons:

Q1 – Around The League (News)

Chicago Bulls: The Good, Bad and Future:BJ & Ric discuss how Rajon Rondo’s presence has galvanized the Chicago Bulls, and why the young guys are requesting his return to the Bulls lineup for the 2017-18 season.

The Rising Star of Giannis Antetokounmpo:Why The Greek Freak is the future of the NBA, and why he is going to be a problem for opponents.

Q2 – What To Do About Paul George

Bird, Magic, and Paul George. With the 2017 NBA Draft coming upon us next month, here’s what BJ & Ric think Larry Bird is saying about Paul George by stepping down as the leader in the Pacers’ organization, and why our BJ doesn’t believe the Lakers will gain anything by giving up a 1st Round Draft pick this year in order to acquire George from Indiana.

HALFTIME MUSIC BREAK: Common ft. Bilal ~ The 6th Sense

NBA superstar point guard Damian Lillard, aka Dame Dolla, talks to Ric Bucher about how he approaches his music career alongside his job as the Portland Trailblazers’ leading scorer. Dame also offers our BJ Armstrong some advice on how to launch his (BJ) own rap career as the artist Hadd2. Will BJ take the Damian’s “#4BarFriday” challenge on Instagram?

(Video Below)Recently hired Sacramento Kings EVP Scott Perry, who was just released from his post as Assistant GM by the Orlando Magic, speaks openly about exiting Florida, the philosophy that helped the Pistons win a NBA title during his time in Detroit, and how the NBA’s $24 Billion TV deal will affect player salaries. ALSO – our hosts share their experienced perspectives on the following NBA news hot buttons:

Q1 – Around The League (News)

Round 1 of 2017 NBA Playoffs:BJ & Ric discuss which players and teams made the biggest impact in the NBA’s first round of the 2017 Playoffs.

Q2 – NBA Madness: Orlando Magic Firings

Orlando Magic Releases Staff. Thursday, April 13th Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins announced that he had relieved GM Rob Hennigan and Assistant GM Scott Perry of their posts with the team, appointing Matt Lloyd as the Magic’s Interim GM. Ric and BJ discuss the potential impact this “shake up” could have on the club moving forward.

The Defensive Genius of Draymond Green.BJ & Ric share their first-hand knowledge of why they feel Draymond Green is the smartest defender in the NBA.

HALFTIME MUSIC BREAK: KRS-One ~ MC’s Act Like They Don’t Know

Q3 – NBA TRIVIA: NBA Playoff Single Game Record Holders

BJ and Ric give go head to head in a battle for bragging rights over who knows more about NBA history.

After being released from his position by the Orlando Magic as the team’s Assistant GM, Scott Perry landed on his feet as the EVP of Basketball Operations for the Sacramento Kings. In this exclusive sit down with Perry, just 3 days after the Magic let him go and 4 days before the Kings hired him, BJ and Bucher spoke with the NBA executive about his departure from the Magic, how (Scott) builds championship teams, how NBA TV deal affects players salaries, and a whole lot more.

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley Jr. joins us to discuss a number of interesting facts about his career, whether it’s being one of the league’s most underrated point guards, his huge contract with the Grizz, or offering advice to up-and-coming PG’s on what they need to know if they want to make it in the NBA. ALSO – our hosts discuss NBA related topics, including:

Q1 – Around The League (News)

Melo Says “The Writing Is On The Wall”:BJ & Ric discuss Carmelo’s latest comments about his relationship with the New York Knicks organization and what it might mean for guys like Derrick Rose and Porzingis.

Q2 – NBA Madness: Push, Pull, Punch

NBA Player Fights. Oftentimes answering their own questions, BJ and Ric explore the NBA’s latest string of fights between players; is a good thing or a bad thing? How much like the old school NBA is today’s league? Why BJ never tested Buck Williams? and more.

Scottie Pippen on Phil Jackson.BJ & Ric weigh in on Scottie Pippen’s suggestion that Phil Jackson should be fired from his post as the GM of the Knicks. BJ offers his insight on the issue considering the fact that he actually played with Scottie Pippen in Chicago when the two were coached by Phil.

HALFTIME MUSIC BREAK: Pete Rock and CL Smooth – They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)

Q3 – NBA TRIVIA: NBA Playoff Career Leaders

BJ and Ric give go head to head in a battle for bragging rights over who knows more about NBA history.

Q4 – Interview: Mike Conley Jr. – Memphis Grizzlies Point Guard

Mike Conley Jr. joins the show to discuss how he feels about being overlooked as one of the league’s top guards, why he resigned with the Grizzlies, what his advice is to young PG’s who want to make it in the NBA, and a whole lot more.

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol joins us to discuss a number of things we did not know about his approach to the game, his perspective on playing against his brother at the highest level of the game, and a whole lot more. Also, BJ and Ric debate over a ton of other NBA issues, including:

Q2 – NBA Madness: Devin Booker Drops 70 In Suns Loss

Devin Booker Drops 70, BUT… Devin Booker, at just 20 years of age, became the youngest player in NBA history to score 70 or more points in an NBA game, joining Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, David Robinson, Elgin Baylor, and David Thompson. THE CATCH – the Suns lost 130-120; but this didn’t stop them from celebrating. BJ & Ric acknowledge Booker’s historic feat without ignoring the fact that the Suns lost.

HALFTIME MUSIC BREAK: The Roots – What They Do

Q3 – NBA TRIVIA: Who’s On 3rd

BJ and Ric give go head to head in a battle for bragging rights over who knows more about NBA history.

Q4 – Interview: Marc Gasol – Memphis Grizzlies Big Man

Mar Gasol joins the show and speaks with Ric Bucher about his approach to winning, playing in the league against his brother, Pau Gasol, how the Grizzlies have faired this season, and a whole lot more.

Golden State Warriors forward Matt Barnes stops by to discuss his bad boy persona, how he has managed to stay in the NBA for more than a decade, his return to the Dubs, and more. BJ Armstrong debuts his Hip Hop skills as the artist HADD2 while Ric and Shaine try to be a good audience. Also, our hosts discuss NBA related topics, including:

Q1 – Around The League (News)

Looking At The NCAA March Madness Tournaments: Ric asks BJ what he looks for when choosing college players to represent and how the NCAA tournaments in March affect his decisions on who to sign as a client going into the NBA draft.

Rookie Of The Year: Ric doesn’t feel that there is a ROY and here’s why.

Q2 – NBA Madness

The Truth About Andre Iguodala’s Racist Comments.BJ and Ric offer their own perspectives, as guys who know Iggy and Coach Kerr, on Andre’s remarks to the media, referring to Steve as “master”, and the Warriors forward’s use of the “N-word”.

HALFTIME MUSIC BREAK: De La Soul – Me, Myself, and I

Q3 – NBA TRIVIA: NBA Careers Cut Too Short

BJ and Ric give go head to head in a battle for bragging rights over who knows more about NBA history.

Q4 – Interview: Matt Barnes – Golden State Warriors Forward

Matt Barnes joins BJ Armstrong and Ric Bucher to talk about how he turned a tumultuous start to his NBA career into a 14-year run as a member of 9 different organizations. In addition, the guys discuss Matt’s bad boy persona, how he feels about returning to the Golden State Warriors, and a whole lot more.

Atlanta Hawks Shooting Guard, Tim Hardaway Jr stops by to discuss his journey from being the son of a NBA player to his own NBA career, whether or not he fears any NBA teams, and more. Also, BJ and Ric find out how much they do and don’t know about NBA history.

Q1 – Around The League (News)

Changing The NBA All-Star Game: BJ and Ric offer Adam Silver their advice on making the 2018 All-Star experience better, after Silver began to seek out advice from players and fans following another awful NBA All-Star game (2017) that saw a record setting total number of points scored by the two teams due to a lack of competitive play.

Q2 – NBA Madness

Is The Triple-Double Overrated? BJ and Ric offer their experienced NBA analysis concerning the media’s obsession with the stat, thanks in part to a record setting season in this area.

HALFTIME MUSIC BREAK: Eric B & Rakim – I Ain’t No Joke

Q3 – NBA TRIVIA: Legendary NBA Teams

BJ and Ric give go head to head in a battle for bragging rights over who knows more about NBA history. BJ vows to create his own GIF if he wins.

Q4 – Interview: Tim Hardaway Jr – Atlanta Hawks Shooting Guard

THJ joins BJ Armstrong and Ric Bucher to talk about the young Atlanta Hawks guard’s journey from NBA draft to the D-League and back, and much more.

2x NBA All-Star and free agent, Baron Davis aka Boom Dizzle, stops by to discuss why he feels he is ready to join an NBA roster, and how he’s been spending his time making movies and more. Also, Ric politics with Shaine in the 3rd Quarter while BJ laughs at the reason for Ric’s lobbying.

Q1 – Around The League (News)

NBA Trade Deadline: Is the NBA trading process messed up? BJ offers his insight as a NBA Player Agent and former NBA All-Star/3x Champion. What you will hear may (or may not) shock you.

Q2 – NBA All-Star Madness

Shaq v. McGee & KD: BJ and Ric share their opinions on the JaVale McGee and Shaquille O’Neal drama on Twitter. The beef began with the following video and then all hell broke loose!

Hip-Hop Legend and NBA fan Pharoahe Monch joins us to discuss the Oakley-Knicks ban, how he would handle the Knicks if he were the team’s owner, and his own personal Top 5 NBA players of all time. Also, BJ reveals to Ric and Shaine what his new rap name/alias is in the 3rd Quarter.

Q1 – Around The League (News)

DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins Trade: BJ and Ric react to the post-All-Star Weekend news about Sacramento trading DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans. The guys discuss how this trade affects both teams, as well as Boogie; and Shaine questions whether Cousins can handle living in NOLA and whether Coach Gentry can handle DeMarcus’ attitude.

Q2 – NBA All-Star Madness

Westbrook & Durant vs. Jordan, Magic and Bird: BJ and Ric discuss their unique takes on the All-Star Weekend in New Orleans where Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant played together again, but this time for the West in the NBA All-Star Game. While BJ shares how this Westbrook & Durant situation is similar to Jordan v. Magic & Bird on the first ever Olympic Dream Team from the 1990’s.

HALFTIME MUSIC BREAK by Organized Konfusion – “Stress”

Q3 – For the Record: “Record Setting Rookies”

BJ and Ric give go head to head in a battle for bragging rights over who knows more about NBA history; and to avoid being publicly memed.

Ex-NBA Star Jayson Williams joins us to discuss his journey from prison to rehab to redemption. Also, Ric and BJ discuss:

Q1 – Around The League (News)

Alternative Triple-Doubles: Draymond Green not only notches a triple-double with just 4 points, but he also puts himself in the NBA’s book of legendary accomplishments by posting the “Quad Nickel”.

Charles Oakley – NY Knicks Owner James Dolan Drama: Who’s in the wrong and what should be done about it?

Q2 – Jayson Williams Interivew (Part 1)

Rehab and Real Talk

Former NBA star power forward talks to BJ and Ric about what he’s learned from prison and alcohol/ambien addiction…AND…where he feels things started to go wrong that ultimately landed him in prison and now rehab.

HALFTIME MUSIC BREAK by Special Ed – “I Got It Made”

Q3 – For the Record: “Rebounding Royalty”

BJ and Ric give go head to head in a battle of NBA trivia knowledge. This has to be one of the funniest things ever.

Q4 – Jayson Williams Interview (Part 2)

Lies, Laughs, and Life After Basketball

Our interview with former NBA star Jayson Williams continues.

Here’s a small excerpt from Jayson’s recent 60 Minutes Sports interview on Showtime.